Duke Energy Corporation · 17 hours ago
Lead Financial Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is committed to making a difference in people's lives, offering a friendly work environment and opportunities for growth. The Lead Financial Analyst will provide financial support for various corporate groups, lead a team of analysts, and engage directly with C-Level executives while ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective budget planning.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting to the FP&A Organization and respective senior management to enable strategic decision-making
Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting including actuals, budgets and forecasting/projecting year end impacts including variance explanations
Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
Coordinate and support the month-end close activities
Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis
Work with internal & external auditors; provide necessary information & answer questions as needed
Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required
Support the budget and business planning process including communication of budget guidance, assumptions, and calendars for assigned sections
Validate budgets uploaded to correct target amounts
Develop and support department budget, strategic plan and related presentation material
Work closely with and at the direction of appropriate management during the business planning process for input and dialogue on business plan and budget content
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets utilizing Hyperion Planning
Build relationships & promote two-way communication with business partners and Finance peers
Help provide guidance to team on complex accounting issues
Proactively help identify cost reduction opportunities through independent analysis
Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved
Assist in defining and executing initiatives to drive a culture of accountability for financial management in their business partner’s organization
Coordinate & manage various projects & initiatives that arise throughout the normal course of business
Identify, develop and implement continuous process improvement opportunities
Lead and/or assist with special projects and requests as required
Participate in peer teams when identified to ensure consistency in processes and reporting, and sharing of best practices throughout the organization
Overtime may be required during monthly/quarterly/annual closing and business planning processes as well as rollout of new and/or changes processes
Perform other ad hoc requests as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related degree
Five years or more of increasingly diverse or complex related work experience
Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)
Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel (i.e. pivot tables), Word, & Power Point
Preferred
Eight years plus work-related experience
CPA, CIS, CFA or CMA Certifications
Masters in Accounting or Business Administration
Experience in interfacing with executive leadership
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively perform at the lead level by serving as a subject matter expert, developing process improvements, recommending best practices based on expertise & knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
Ability to use Microsoft Business Intelligence Suite and PowerPivot
Broad knowledge of utility environment and its business units/operations
Ability to analyze and understand financial information, recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities and summarize clearly and concisely to management
Ability to work in a team environment & foster good relationships with teammates & business partners
Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships at all levels within the organization
Proven analytical and skills
Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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Steve Immel
VP Carolina Coal Generation
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